According to a recent announcement on a Heathen discussion list, Steve McNallen of the Asatru Folk Assembly (AFA) will be speaking at a pan-Pagan gathering in front of the White House on July 4th. The gathering will celebrate the Veterans’ Pentacle victory, and advocate for further Pagan religious rights, including the placement of the Thor’s Hammer and the Druids’ Awen symbol on gravestones of Heathen and Pagan veterans. Diana Paxson of The Troth and the Fellowship of the Spiral Path will also conduct a ritual at the event. The gathering is being organized by Caroline Kenner and the Chesapeake Pagan Community. Further details will be announced on a new website on May 18, and on Witchvox on May 20th.

Here is the text of the announcement from the Heathen list:

Please consider this your invitation to join with
other heathens in a show of support for adding the
Thor’s Hammer to the list of acceptable symbols on
military headstones.

The good men and women of heathenry, who put on that
uniform and defend our nation, should be able to be
buried beneath the Hammer. We owe them at least that
much.

Pagans from various faiths will come together in front
of the White House in Washington DC this 4th of July,
to voice our concerns regarding this most worthy
cause.

Representing heathenry, the featured speaker will be
Steve McNallen, founder of the Asatru Folk Assembly.

Please join us to show your support.